Spiritual AIM: Intervention - "to Do" Flashcards
Name and reflect back emotions
(especially anger) as a source of
clarity.
Meaning & Direction
Surface what decisions need to be
made or questions need to be
answered.
Meaning & Direction
Ask patient how he/she has coped
with similar crises and
circumstances or made decisions in
the past.
Meaning & Direction
Help patient to name resources to
help make decisions, answer
questions, or achieve clarity about
their heart’s desire.
Meaning & Direction
Demonstrate support and guidance,
as if walking along side patient on a
path.
Meaning & Direction
Honor when patient makes
important decision (e.g., regarding
treatment, to enroll in hospice, to
take an important trip).
Meaning & Direction
Honor when patient arrives at a
new meaning (e.g., deciding upon a
legacy project like a video, letter for
child).
Meaning & Direction
Commission the patient for this
decision/work/meaning with a
blessing or ritual (religious or nonreligious/
poetic).
Meaning & Direction
Surface anger as source of
energy; accompany him/her as
they feel it.
Self-Worth & Belonging to
Community
Surface old, unhealthy, unkind
beliefs about self.
Self-Worth & Belonging to
Community
Create a “community of two” by
keeping patient company and
listening to his/her story of
illness/suffering.
Self-Worth & Belonging to
Community
Make specific, genuine
statements of affirmation about
attributes, role, and behavior of
patient.
Self-Worth & Belonging to
Community
Listen attentively while valuing
patient’s story.
Self-Worth & Belonging to
Community
Empower patient to identify
what is loveable about them.
Self-Worth & Belonging to
Community
Make referrals to spiritual
communities, classes and illnessspecific
support groups.
Self-Worth & Belonging to
Community
